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Icon Training

Icon's extensive formal training provides your staff with the critical skills to effectively manage and execute software and product development. You will see results in your bottom line with improved efficiencies and reduced out-sourcing costs. We deliver our courses at your location (worldwide), via the web, and publicly.

Our industry-leading training consists of introductory to advanced-level courses, in Agile and Scaled Agile, including Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) and Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO). Icon off-the-shelf training includes User Stories, Agile Team Bootcamp, DevOps for the Enterprise, and Test Driven Design (TDD). We are a lead vendor and trainer in the complete SAFe curriculum, including Leading SAFe (SA), SAFe ScrumMaster (SSM and ASM), SAFe Release Train Engineer (RTE) and SAFe Product Manager & Product Owner (PMPO), as well as your team in the SAFe 4 Teams (SP), in conjunction with the SAFe Agile Release Train (ART). Icon can train your Agile champions and leaders in the SAFe Program Consultant (SPC) course, using the certified SPCTs we have on our staff. Choose from any of the courses in our complete listing or contact us to develop custom training to fit your needs.

Icon Public Training

Icon public training provides a flexible, cost-effective option for individuals or small teams to master new skills. You will learn and apply best practices to enhance your abilities and transform your organization. We specialize in the practical application of new technologies, emphasizing a balanced approach encompassing courses in Agile, Scaled Agile (SAFe), Kanban, TDD, and DevOps for the Enterprise. Select from the upcoming training list or call to learn more.

Workshops

Icon offers hands-on workshops to get you and your team quickly up to speed and applying the latest technologies and techniques as we work on your team's real-world project. Try one of our popular workshops below or ask about a customized workshop tailored to your needs. A sample of our more popular workshops includes:

SAFe® 4.0 Program Portfolio Management (PPM) Workshop

This workshop covers topics from Leading with a Lean-Agile mindset and driving the Portfolio Kanban, to executing Portfolio flow and building the Implementation Roadmap. The workshop is designed so that attendees will gain the tools and techniques necessary to organize around value for optimal business results, implement Lean-Agile Program Portfolio Management, Governance, and Budgeting. They will also learn how to use and implement the Portfolio Kanban system to accelerate value flow to the programs.

SAFe® 4.0 Value Stream Workshop

This workshop is for collaborating with stakeholders to design ARTs around the flow of value in the enterprise. Together, you'll identify the value streams, design the ARTs, and pick the date for the first ART launch. Unlike many ad hoc approaches, the Value Stream Workshop provides a proven, systematic approach to optimize design by considering the dependencies, coordination, and constraints. The workshop is often run directly following a Leading SAFe® 4.0 class with key stakeholders.

SAFe® 4.0 Executive Workshop

The SAFe Executive Workshop provides SPC4s and SPCTs with an interactive approach to reaching the SAFe tipping point and taking the next steps in a SAFe implementation. The toolkit for this workshop includes a flexible set of slides and exercises that:

Who We Are

Icon is a leading provider of advanced software consulting and training services. Since 1992, Icon has brought our clients best practices in object technology, usability, web development, service oriented architecture, software development processes, agile methodologies, and today, scaled agile and lean practices. Our experienced consultants are a catalyst for change and innovation. We provide services that make an impact and improve the quality, time to market, and create higher value for our client's products and services. We help you build great software, and at the same time, a happier, more collaborative and productive workforce!